mercyˈmɜr si
mercy (n)
- plural
- mercies
mercy
English Definitions:
clemency, mercifulness, mercy (noun)
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
"he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
mercifulness, mercy (noun)
a disposition to be kind and forgiving
"in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
mercifulness, mercy (noun)
the feeling that motivates compassion
mercy (noun)
something for which to be thankful
"it was a mercy we got out alive"
mercy (noun)
alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
"distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
mercy (Noun)
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
mercy (Noun)
forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
mercy (Noun)
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion
mercy (Noun)
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
mercy (Noun)
A blessing, something to be thankful for.
Mercy (ProperNoun)
A female given name from English, one of the less common Puritan virtue names.
Mercy
Mercy is a broad term that refers to benevolence, forgiveness and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social and legal contexts. The concept of a "Merciful God" appears in various religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Performing acts of mercy as a component of religious beliefs is also emphasized through actions such as the giving of alms, and care for the sick and Works of Mercy. In the social and legal context, mercy may refer both to compassionate behavior on the part of those in power, or on the part of a humanitarian third party, e.g., a mission of mercy aiming to treat war victims.
Mercy
Mercy (Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, "price paid, wages", from merc-, merxi "merchandise") is benevolence, forgiveness, and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social, and legal contexts. In the social and legal context, mercy may refer both to compassionate behavior on the part of those in power (e.g. mercy shown by a judge toward a convict), or on the part of a humanitarian third party, e.g., a mission of mercy aiming to treat war victims.
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